Armchair Attorney® Podcast

In this episode, I sit down with Matt McLelland , Vice President of Sustainability and Innovation at Covenant Logistics (NYSE: CVLG). Based in Chattanooga, Covenant is a full-service logistics provider with a strong heritage in high-service expedited and dedicated trucking, plus managed freight and warehousing. Matt leads the company’s ESG, CSR, and innovation efforts—researching emerging technolo...

Trent Broberg joined Fullbay as CEO in September 2025. He came from the carrier and logistics side of the industry. Nearly a decade at Swift Transportation, COO of Truckstop.com, CEO of ACERTUS — and sits on the board of trailer maker Wabash (NYSE: WNC).  In this conversation we dive into Fullbay’s mission of making a better life for shops, & safer roads for everyone. We'll check and advi...

Chris Burroughs is President and CEO of the Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) . He took the role in November 2024 after more than 13 years at the association, most recently as Vice President of Government Affairs. Before TIA he worked on Capitol Hill (House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee and House Natural Resources Committee) and as Director of Government Affairs at th...

In this episode, I sit down with Ken Adamo , Chief Strategy Officer at EASE Logistics , the Dublin, Ohio-based 3PL and 4PL known for its operator-first approach and proprietary AI platform AMMI. A two-time Supply & Demand Chain Executive Pro to Know with prior leadership roles as Chief of Analytics and General Manager of the shipper business at DAT Freight & Analytics and in pricing and de...

In this episode, I sit down with Jordan Reber , newly named President of ARL Network , one of the largest intermodal drayage and third-party logistics companies in the U.S. We talk about his path from dispatcher to leading an agent-based, asset-backed transportation network; the recent leadership transition; how ARL combines people, partnerships, and technology to move freight nationwide; and what...

In this episode, I sit down with Will Fediw , Senior Vice President of the Virginia Maritime Association , as he prepares for VMA's International Trade Symposium . From his years as a Coast Guard officer to his work advocating for Virginia’s ports and supply-chain businesses, Will has a clear view of what it takes to bring shippers, carriers, ports, and logistics leaders into one room.  We ta...

Reasonable & Ordinary Care: A Broker’s Guide to Carrier Vetting You asked for it, so we're delivering! Join me for an exclusive webinar featuring Jeohn Salone Favors , GenLogs ’ In-House Counsel. In this session, we unpack the pivotal Montgomery decision and Justice Kavanaugh’s guidance that brokers “just have to hire carriers that actually have a reasonable policy” and “the broker is not...

Annie Reinke , the President & CEO of the Intermodal Association of North America (IANA), is a force of nature. The IANA is the main trade group for the intermodal freight transport industry. It connects railroads, ocean shipping lines, trucking companies, port authorities, & equipment suppliers. IANA works to grow efficient freight moving by rail, ship, & truck through education, inno...

A Dallas County jury hit freight broker C.H. Robinson with a share of a $604 million verdict in Peyton Lipe et al. v. Lupus Superior, LLC et al . The case stems from a deadly 2021 crash on Interstate 20 in Mississippi. A tractor-trailer operated by Lupus Superior and driven by Gorgonio Gonzalez plowed into stopped traffic. The wreck sparked a multi-vehicle fire that killed Jennifer Lipe, Benjamin...

The International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) tariffs were additional duties imposed by the Trump administration starting in early 2025, primarily using IEEPA's emergency powers to address issues like fentanyl trafficking, immigration, and trade deficits. These included "fentanyl" or "trafficking" tariffs on imports from countries such as China, Canada, and Mexic...

In this episode, we dive into the rapidly evolving world of connected transportation technology. As fleets push for greater visibility, efficiency, and uptime, connected chassis and smart trailers are transforming how the industry operates, from realtime asset tracking and predictive maintenance to seamless data integration across the supply chain.  If you're not following Paul Burgoyne of Re...

Following the U.S. Supreme Court's landmark decision in Montgomery v. Caribe, freight brokers face new liability risks for carrier selection, potentially ending the era of hiding behind FAAAA preemption when negligent vetting leads to accidents. In this episode, we sit down with Ryan Joyce , CEO of GenLogs and former CIA operations officer who now applies intelligence-driven analytics, roadsi...

Join us for an insightful conversation with Bill Driegert , EVP of the Convoy Platform at DAT Freight & Analytics . A true pioneer in freight technology, Bill has shaped the industry for over 15 years, from his early days as the 4th employee at Coyote Logistics, to co-founding Uber Freight, leading trucking at Flexport, and now driving innovation at DAT following the acquisition of the Convoy...

What do you get when an unstoppable force meets an immovable object? It's Freight Expectations! This program is brought to you by DAT Freight & Analytics . Since 1978, DAT has helped truckers & brokers discover more available loads. Whether you're heading home or looking for your next adventure, DAT is building the most trusted marketplace in freight. New users of DAT can save 10...

Should I Panic? The US supply chain faces ongoing volatility from global conflicts, intensified regulatory pressures, & persistently low freight volumes. Escalating Middle East tensions, including US-Israel strikes on Iran & related disruptions, have delayed any large-scale return of container shipping to the Red Sea, forcing rerouting around Africa, higher surcharges, & increased cost...

The U.S. government took two big steps to fix problems with truck drivers who live outside the country. One is a new rule from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), Restoring Integrity to the Issuance of Non-Domiciled Commercial Drivers Licenses (CDL), which tightens rules on who can hold a commercial driver’s license.  The other, Delilah’s Law, is a new Senate bill that propose...

Who would have guessed that a panel about law & insurance would electrify the attendees at ACT Research Co. ? I, for one, expected it. For 40 years, ‪ ACT Research Co. has brought the trucking industry together to anticipate change and chart its future. What's more, ACT Research Co . recently hosted its 74th Market Vitals: The Current & Future Health of the Industry Seminar in Columbu...

In Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II , argued on Wednesday, March 4, the court  considers whether a federal law initially designed to deal with state trucking regulations supersedes state common-law claims holding freight brokers liable for negligently selecting dangerous motor carriers or drivers. That may not sound particularly fascinating, but the issue before the court, which involves the scop...

The case asks whether the Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act of 1994 (FAAAA) preempts state negligence claims against freight brokers for carelessly selecting unsafe motor carriers or drivers. The crash happened December 7, 2017, on Interstate 70 in Illinois. Missouri truck driver Shawn Montgomery had pulled his 2015 Mack truck onto the shoulder for mechanical repairs. While standin...

It's not everyday I get to moderate a panel of experts. Even rarer is getting the audio to release to all of you! Well, earlier this month I was fortunate enough to moderate a panel on drop trailers with Tom Larson & Peter Weis of ITS Logistics , Lance McCrorey, MBA of Continental , & Courtney Padgitt of Post Consumer Brands . The energy was palpable. Spoiler: everyone loves trailers....

We're less than a week out from the Learning Resources case. No surprise, I'm still collecting my thoughts. At issue were the reciprocal tariffs used under IEEPA, or, put another way, the "gradual but continual accretion of power in the executive branch & away from the people's representatives."  In this video, I take an excerpt from the oral arguments between Justice...

IEEPA tariffs are found Unconstitutional, Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump (2026). Today, Feb 20, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in two combined cases that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) does not give the President the power to impose tariffs on imports. This decision stopped tariffs set by President Trump to fight drug trafficking and trade deficits. Soon after becom...

To Own or Not to Own? That is the question. And who better to help answer that question than Dean Vicha , President of NationaLease . Who is  NationaLease ? How about one of the largest full-service commercial truck & trailer leasing organizations in North America? Founded in 1944, it is a member-owned network of over 100 independent businesses operating more than 1,000 service locations acros...

In this lightning installment, we are joined by Ryan Joyce , CEO & Co-Founder of GenLogs . On February 2, 2026, GenLogs announced that it has closed a $60 million Series B funding round. The investment, led by Battery Ventures and including participation from IVP, Cathay Innovation, 9Yards, and existing backers like Venrock, Steel Atlas, HOF Capital, TitletownTech, and Autotech Ventures, bring...

In a big Supreme Court showdown over trucking accidents, major business groups have filed a friend-of-the-court brief supporting freight brokers. The case, Shawn Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II, LLC, et al. , stems from a 2018 crash where a trucker hired through broker C.H. Robinson hit Montgomery’s car, causing injuries. Montgomery sued the broker for negligent hiring, claiming CH picked an uns...